What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn front-line
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6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.
Ready, Set, Grow: 5 Marketing Tips To Elevate Your Credit Union
April 14, 2025
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Cut through the noise and unlock growth with five bold tips to sharpen your targeting, master new channels, harness AI, and market like a pro.
How 1 CUSO’s Board Is Empowering Women In Fintech
April 14, 2025
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Strong female voices have the potential to make change. These women are championing mentorship, innovation, and collaboration to shape the future of their organizations.
Sweeping Tariffs Leave The Fed In An Unenviable Position
April 10, 2025
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
The Callahan Guide To The 2025 Final Four
April 4, 2025
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Bracket busted? Our predictions of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball championship could help you pick a winner.
How Mission And Momentum Have Revolutionized Great Lakes Credit Union
March 23, 2025
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Putting people first has transformed the Illinois-based cooperative into a local powerhouse that stands apart from the competition — and this is only the beginning.
A New Framework For Growth
March 23, 2025
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The first book from Callahan CEO Jon Jeffreys outlines how credit unions can grow and differentiate themselves by putting purpose at the center of their business strategy.
Innovation Series: Analytics
March 21, 2025
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Learn from 2025’s top innovators in analytics
Break it Down: Effective Scenario Analysis in a Dynamic Interest Rate Environment
March 20, 2025
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This presentation looked at the role of scenario analysis in Asset Liability Management (ALM) for credit unions.
Innovation Series: Digital / Member Growth
March 17, 2025
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Learn from 2025’s top innovators in digital growth
Credit Unions Deliver Impact. Members Are Here For It.
March 17, 2025
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Better rates, lower fees, and steadfast community presence are returning real financial results for the credit union movement.
Ready, Set, Grow: 5 Marketing Tips To Elevate Your Credit Union
Cut through the noise and unlock growth with five bold tips to sharpen your targeting, master new channels, harness AI, and market like a pro.
How 1 CUSO’s Board Is Empowering Women In Fintech
Strong female voices have the potential to make change. These women are championing mentorship, innovation, and collaboration to shape the future of their organizations.
The Callahan Guide To The 2025 Final Four
Bracket busted? Our predictions of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball championship could help you pick a winner.
How Mission And Momentum Have Revolutionized Great Lakes Credit Union
Putting people first has transformed the Illinois-based cooperative into a local powerhouse that stands apart from the competition — and this is only the beginning.
A New Framework For Growth
The first book from Callahan CEO Jon Jeffreys outlines how credit unions can grow and differentiate themselves by putting purpose at the center of their ...
Break it Down: Effective Scenario Analysis in a Dynamic Interest Rate Environment
This presentation looked at the role of scenario analysis in Asset Liability Management (ALM) for credit unions.
Innovation Series: Digital / Member Growth
Learn from 2025's top innovators in digital growth
Credit Unions Deliver Impact. Members Are Here For It.
Better rates, lower fees, and steadfast community presence are returning real financial results for the credit union movement.
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Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Data And Decision Intelligence
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions use data to boost service levels and improve efficiencies.
A New Product Playbook Is Driving Change At Premier Credit Union
Savana Morie
In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
When Members Don’t Turn To FIs, They Turn To Friends And Family
Andrew Lepczyk
Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Reimagining The Lending Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.
A Small Match Builds Big Emergency Savings At Lake Trust
Aaron Passman
A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.
Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
What Credit Unions Can Do NOW To Launch And Expand Student Lending Programs
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.
Sweeping Tariffs Leave The Fed In An Unenviable Position